Winning Years

2021
2020

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2020

Galereux Lager Premium European Beer

International Lager
86 Points

Perlenbacher Hefeweizen Beer

German Wheat Beer
83 Points

Blue Key Wheat Ale

Standard American Beer
82 Points

El Bandido Citrus Wit

Standard American Beer
80 Points

Hypnotic Beast Tropical IPA

IPA
75 Points

Grainsmith Golden Lining Golden Ale

Standard American Beer
75 Points

Perlenbacher Imperial Premium Lager Beer

Strong European Beer
75 Points

Craft Explorers Hopblast American IPA

IPA
74 Points

Perlenbacher Premium Pilsner Beer

Pilsner
73 Points

Copper Compass Amber Ale

Amber and Brown American Beer
71 Points

Bronzen Schild Belgian Tripel Ale

Belgian Ale
71 Points

Brewer's Storehouse Double IPA

IPA
70 Points

Galereux Lager Premium European Beer

International Lager

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

86 Points

Tasting Notes:

A nice light lager. Notes of sweet grass, iron, and finishes crisp. A beer that would go great with an array of food. Refreshing all the way around!

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: France
Vintage:

Category: International Lager

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Perlenbacher Hefeweizen Beer

German Wheat Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

83 Points

Tasting Notes:

Good example of this style of beer. Flavors of banana, clove, bubblegum. This beer tastes dry and nutty with a slightly musky finish.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: German Wheat Beer

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Blue Key Wheat Ale

Standard American Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

82 Points

Tasting Notes:

Snappy carb bite with notes of spicy coriander, lime juice. A refreshing beer, and finishes with hints of caramel and orange peels.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Standard American Beer

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

El Bandido Citrus Wit

Standard American Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Silver Medal

80 Points

Tasting Notes:

Flavors of underripe banana, peppercorn, coriander, orange, and bubblegum. Finishes pretty clean, hints of orange peel.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Standard American Beer

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Hypnotic Beast Tropical IPA

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

75 Points

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of tinned pineapple juice, guava, wax, playdough, Flavor is similar, but their is a more tropical and woody flavor in the finish.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Grainsmith Golden Lining Golden Ale

Standard American Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

75 Points

Tasting Notes:

Perfumed with some age. Flavors of light brown sugar, drinks richer than it looks.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Standard American Beer

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Perlenbacher Imperial Premium Lager Beer

Strong European Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

75 Points

Tasting Notes:

Low fruitiness with a nice spicy note. This beer is slightly off dry and has a touch of sweetness on the finish. Pair alongside a honey glazed ham.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: Strong European Beer

TASTED BY:

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Craft Explorers Hopblast American IPA

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

74 Points

Tasting Notes:

Flavors of fresh biscuits, bitter, one dimensional. Lingering malt aromas and metallic flavors.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Perlenbacher Premium Pilsner Beer

Pilsner

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

73 Points

Tasting Notes:

Pleasant herbal hop aromas meld nicely with light tea-biscuit-like malt aroma. Though the aroma hints at sweetness, the flavor is more balanced toward hop flavor and bitterness. The body is light and clean.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: Germany
Vintage:

Category: Pilsner

TASTED BY:

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Copper Compass Amber Ale

Amber and Brown American Beer

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

71 Points

Tasting Notes:

Burnt barley with toasted bread crust aromas. This beer is balanced and clean.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: Amber and Brown American Beer

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

VP of Sales for a Premier Craft Beer and Beverage Wholesaler- Morris Distributing

Melissa Myers

The Good Hop, Owner

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Bronzen Schild Belgian Tripel Ale

Belgian Ale

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

71 Points

Tasting Notes:

Flavors of dark caramel, dried apple, dates, and toasted sugar aromas are up front along with some red fruit, leather and malt on the nose.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: Belgium
Vintage:

Category: Belgian Ale

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Brewer's Storehouse Double IPA

IPA

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USA Beer Ratings 2020

Bronze Medal

70 Points

Tasting Notes:

Medium stone-fruit and caramel age related flavor. Slight cooked apricot or pineapple fruitiness. Medium rock-candy sugar-like sweetness that is present at the finish.

Producer Name: Lidl
Country: United States
Vintage:

Category: IPA

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Beer Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants

Nicole Erny

Master Cicerone & Quality, Sensory and Education Projects Coordinator at Alvarado Street Brewery

Nathan Smith

Beer Expert

Judges are active U.S. off-premise trade buyers and evaluated this product in 2026.

Winning Years

2021

2020

Galereux Lager Premium European Beer

Perlenbacher Hefeweizen Beer

Blue Key Wheat Ale

El Bandido Citrus Wit

Hypnotic Beast Tropical IPA

Grainsmith Golden Lining Golden Ale

Perlenbacher Imperial Premium Lager Beer

Craft Explorers Hopblast American IPA

Perlenbacher Premium Pilsner Beer

Copper Compass Amber Ale

Bronzen Schild Belgian Tripel Ale

Brewer's Storehouse Double IPA

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

Melissa Myers

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

Joshua A Charlton

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

Joshua A Charlton

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Melissa Myers

Joshua A Charlton

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Nicole Erny

Nathan Smith

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

Melissa Myers

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Nathan Smith

Nicole Erny

Stephanie Vidales

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

Melissa Myers

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Nathan Smith

Nicole Erny

Stephanie Vidales

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Joshua A Charlton

Melissa Myers

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Nicole Erny

Nathan Smith

Tasting Notes:

TASTED BY:

Stephanie Vidales

Nicole Erny

Nathan Smith

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